Private Client Trust & Estates Associate - New Jersey

Day Pitney•Parsippany, NJ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Day Pitney's Private Client Department (PCD) is seeking an associate with a minimum of 3 years of trusts and estates experience to join our nationally recognized practice in our Parsippany, NJ office. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience in high-net-worth trust and estate planning and administration, including knowledge of relevant state and federal tax laws. Experience with domestic estate planning, including succession planning, lifetime giving, estate, inheritance and income taxation issues, and tax-efficient family wealth transfer strategies is preferred. Day Pitney's Trusts & Estates Practice is nationally recognized for its sophisticated private client work on behalf of high-net-worth individuals, families, and fiduciaries. The practice has received a Band 1 ranking in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide since 2016 and is consistently ranked among the top Trusts & Estates practices by Chambers and Partners and U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms®. The group includes multiple Fellows of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), reflecting its depth of expertise and commitment to the highest standards of the profession. Hybrid Work Environment Day Pitney recognizes the value of flexible working arrangements alongside the benefits of in-office collaboration. To support both, the firm offers a hybrid work environment that provides attorneys the ability to work remotely two days per week.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in sophisticated trusts and estates matters.
Excellent technical, professional and client service skills.
Strong written and verbal communication and advocacy skills.
Team-oriented with an emphasis on collaboration.
Effective and efficient problem-solving capabilities with the ability to work independently and proactively, and to develop creative solutions to meet client and team needs.
Member of New Jersey State bar in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with domestic estate planning, including succession planning, lifetime giving, estate, inheritance and income taxation issues, and tax-efficient family wealth transfer strategies.

Responsibilities

Demonstrated experience in high-net-worth trust and estate planning and administration.
Knowledge of relevant state and federal tax laws.
Experience with domestic estate planning, including succession planning, lifetime giving, estate, inheritance and income taxation issues, and tax-efficient family wealth transfer strategies.
Collaborate effectively with clients and team members.
Solve problems efficiently and proactively.
Develop creative solutions to meet client and team needs.